Financial Aid You Must Repay (Student Loans)

Although the least desirable form of financial aid, student loan programs allow you to borrow money at interest rates that are lower than loans not intended for education. And you may be able to defer interest payments until after you graduate.

Remember, you'll need to repay your student loan(s). Repayment requirements and payments will differ depending on the type of loan and your total debt. You may be able to combine your federal loans through a loan consolidation program. This can reduce the size of your monthly payments by extending your repayment period.

You also can learn more about how financial aid works and your aid options by attending a local financial aid event.